Manufacturing Manager

We are seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production improvement initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proven ability to drive efficiency, quality, and safety across multiple projects and teams.

• Lead and manage the team to optimize throughput and meet budget and cost objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies that improve production processes, quality, and efficiency.
• Build team capabilities through training, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Drive accountability to systems, policies, and procedures across engineering and production teams.
• Coach and enforce safety, quality, and productivity standards through adherence to standard work.
• Review existing processes and establish new standards aligned with production criteria.
• Identify, lead, and implement projects that enhance manufacturing performance and reduce waste.
• Plan and coordinate engineering resources and priorities to support production schedules.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics to drive continuous improvement and business results.
• Oversee corrective action processes, ensuring timely completion of 8D reports and effective root cause solutions.
• Maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, and supply chain, to achieve business objectives.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, focusing on 5S, efficiency, and error-proofing.
• Report engineering and production performance to senior leadership.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills with a track record in manufacturing process improvement and KPI achievement.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies like 8D, 5-Why, and DMAIC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of production welding and related manufacturing processes.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably industrial welding.
• 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in corrective actions including 8D, 5-Why, root cause analysis, and FMEA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Business (preferred).
• Preferred experience with FMEA, PPAP, DOE, and large OEM environments.

The position operates within a manufacturing environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to standard work procedures. The work environment supports professional growth through training and development initiatives.

This is a Permanent position based out of Mentor, OH.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Will send Benefits to the candidate during the interview process.

This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $85,000 - $100,000